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For sushi in El Monte, we were pleasantly surprised and happy to have another all-you-can-eat option closer to home. The place is actually very cute and clean too. Plenty of parking. No wait time, and we've been here twice already. Food comes out pretty quickly. The servers are kind and attentive. Our favorites include the spicy tuna crispy rice, seared nigiri, most of the rolls minus the fried ones, surprisingly a couple of the no-rice rolls, and the yellowtail carpaccio. When it comes to food quality, it does fall short compared to the established spots around the area. It is a new restaurant, so we are excited to see how they improve overtime. We do have a lot of items we enjoyed, so will likely be back when we have a craving but do not want to make a far drive.
My new favorite sushi spot for lunch!! Only $27.99 The ramen was surprisingly good. The spicy ramen has a great kick to it. Everything was so good. Service was friendly and fast. Lots of parking.
Newly opened AYCE sushi spot in the 626. Came here for lunch for the AYCE sushi. Inside is super spacious and has cute Japanese cat details everywhere. Lots of options to choose from . They even have no rice rolls if you are watching carbs. They also offer spicy tuna crispy rice and spicy salmon crispy rice. Another standout beside that was the carpaccio. You can eat endless amounts.
Came to AYCE Mabu Sushi in El Monte with my brother to celebrate my cousin's birthday for a weekend dinner. Overall, I think this place has the potential to be a solid 5-star AYCE sushi spot, but there are a few things holding it back. Let's start with the positives. The premium fish selection was fantastic. We pretty much ordered everything included in the premium menu except for the gyudon bowl, and the quality of the fish was impressive for an AYCE restaurant. The nigiri selection was excellent, the carpaccio sashimi dishes were delicious, and some of the specialty nigiri really stood out. The peppered tuna, peppered salmon, and the yuzu tuna and salmon nigiri were all highlights of the meal. For appetizers, we ordered the spicy garlic edamame, fried oyster, agedashi tofu, popcorn scallops, broiled mussels, and takoyaki. The standout appetizers were definitely the spicy garlic edamame and the agedashi tofu. Both were packed with flavor and were dishes I'd happily order again. The fried oyster and popcorn scallops were decent, but the breading was a little too thick for my liking. The broiled mussels and popcorn scallops were also slightly overcooked, making them a bit chewy. One surprise favorite was the Salmon Pleasure specialty roll. It had a nice thin layer of rice, wasn't overloaded with sauces, and allowed the fish flavors to shine through. If you're dining here, I'd definitely recommend ordering that roll. Now for the areas that need improvement. The biggest issue was the sushi rice. The fish quality was there, but the rice consistently held the nigiri back. The rice was mushy, lacked texture, and was missing that subtle rice vinegar flavor that gives sushi rice its balance. On top of that, the fish-to-rice ratio felt heavier on the fish compared to most sushi spots. While some people might see that as a positive, the rice still needs to be able to support and complement the fish. The other issue was the amount of sauce used throughout the menu. Many of the rolls, especially in the no-rice section, were heavily dressed with sauces and mayo. Sometimes less is more, and I think the quality fish would stand out much better with a lighter hand. Another small complaint is that drinks come as canned sodas rather than fountain drinks. Not a deal breaker, but a fountain soda option would be a nice addition. Service was the highlight of the night. Our server, Leo, did an outstanding job. He consistently checked on us, made sure our orders were coming out smoothly, and always made sure we had everything we needed. Great service can make a huge difference in the dining experience, and Leo definitely elevated ours. The ambiance was modern and comfortable with soft music playing in the background, making it easy to enjoy conversation throughout dinner. Parking was also easy. There's a large free parking lot shared with neighboring businesses, and we had no trouble finding a spot. Overall, AYCE Mabu Sushi has all the ingredients to be one of the better AYCE sushi spots in the area. The fish quality is there, the service is excellent, and the menu has a lot of variety. If they can improve the sushi rice and ease up on some of the sauces, I'd happily come back and could easily see this becoming a 5-star experience.
This new AYCE sushi restaurant in El Monte is a welcome addition to the local dining scene. They offer two all-you-can-eat options: a Regular Menu and a Premium Menu. Even the Regular Menu includes a generous variety of choices, with plenty of items that aren't rice-heavy, making it easy to sample a wide range of dishes. The food was good, and the quality was right on point for the price. The fish tasted fresh, portions were reasonable, and overall the menu offered solid value. Service, however, still has a few kinks to work out. The biggest issue was timing. After placing an order, there was often a long wait before any food arrived. Once dishes started coming out, they arrived steadily, but the pattern repeated with each round. After submitting a second order, there would be another lengthy pause before service resumed. My recommendation is to place your next round as soon as the first dishes hit the table to avoid sitting idle waiting for food. The ordering process could also be clearer. For the Regular Menu, guests receive a checklist form and are told that everything on it is included. However, each item has a price listed next to it, which makes it somewhat confusing. To add to the confusion, not everything on the sheet is actually included in the AYCE price, drinks, for example, are listed but cost extra. As for the staff, experiences varied. One of the female servers came across as somewhat cold and disorganized, although a language barrier may have played a role. On the other hand, a younger gentleman working the floor was friendly, polite, and attentive, providing a much more welcoming experience. Overall, the food quality and value make this place worth a visit. With some improvements to service flow and menu clarity, it has the potential to become a popular AYCE sushi destination in the area.
I would give this place 3.5 stars! Tried their AYCE dinner for $36.99 which is similar pricing as their other competitors in the surrounding areas. They did have a variety of appetizers and their sushi quality was average in my opinion. The service was decent and the food came out relatively quickly.
Food was overall good and a decent selection for AYCE. My favs included the baked mussels, nigiri, no rice rolls, and carpaccio. I think a lot of their fried foods (tempura, popcorn scallop, fried oysters, and fried squid legs) had a thick batter which wasn't my favorite but every item came freshly cooked. Interior looked really nice with cute lanterns on the ceiling and neon lights on the walls. Service was quiet but attentive. Parking: free plaza lot
Tried the new AYCE spot Mabu Sushi & Ramen in El Monte and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety. Since there aren't many all you can eat sushi spots in the SGV, this was a nice addition to the area. Lunch starts at $30 and includes a large selection of sushi, appetizers, rolls, and ramen. We started with the sashimi salad, carpaccio, and tempura. The fish was fresh and generously portioned while the tempura was lightly fried and crispy. The nigiri had thick cuts of fish with a good rice to fish ratio. One of my favorite items was definitely the spicy tuna crispy rice -- flavorful with a nice kick and great texture from the crunchy rice. They also offer no rice roll options which was nice to see. The ramen was surprisingly solid too. The broth was rich, noodles were firm, and the bowls come in smaller portions so it's easy to try multiple items. The premium sushi boat was both aesthetic and delicious. Fish was buttery and melt in your mouth, and the fried shrimp head was chef's kiss. Overall a great option if you're craving AYCE sushi in the SGV area.
This place was good. I think i really liked everything I ordered. The service was good and efficient. Everything seemed clean enough also. Think this place is worth trying.
I've seen plenty of social media posts about this spot, so I had to come and try it for myself. I really enjoyed the ambiance, it's a big, open space, and there weren't that many people here on a Wednesday. We ended up getting the premium option, which basically gave each person one set of premium items plus AYCE from the regular menu. I thought the selection was good, and the sushi quality was definitely above average, especially compared to many other AYCE sushi spots I've been to. I'd rate the quality somewhere between a 4 and 4.5, which is really good for AYCE. Some notable items I really enjoyed were the mussels, fried oysters, and all the tuna and salmon sushi. All of the premium items were quite good, and the poke sashimi (carpaccio) were solid as well. The no-rice rolls (Sunrise & Anabolic roll) were light and refreshing. The special rolls were simple but good, though a bit heavy on rice, so you'll fill up quickly. I do like that many of the rolls come with only four pieces, that's a huge plus for AYCE, especially if you're dining with a smaller party. Overall, I'd definitely come back. I thought the price was reasonable for the quality, and having no wait is another big plus. Parking - Plenty as its in a huge lot that's almost never crowded.
There's premium sushi served on a sushi boat... at an all-you-can-eat spot?! Maybe this new sushi place in El Monte is about to make AYCE sushi go viral The premium sushi boat comes with soft shell crab, wagyu sushi, sweet shrimp, and more luxe picks. Price? $29.99 lunch special $36.99 premium (includes the sushi boat) And for the kids? Ending the meal with a banana boat dessert IG: socalhkfoodies
TD Cafe closed after about a year and has now been replaced by Mabu AYCE Sushi. AYCE Pricing: Lunch (Mon-Fri): $29.99 (Premium $45.99) Weekend & Dinner: $36.99 (Premium $48.99) I ordered from the regular AYCE menu. You can order from the list up to three rounds. I asked if there was a time limit, and the waiter said we could stay until closing. There's a wide variety of options, including salads, appetizers, sushi, poke sashimi, no-rice rolls, fried rolls, baked rolls, specialty rolls, classic rolls, as well as ramen and udon. I didn't have enough room to try the noodles or specialty rolls. Overall, the food was decent--fresh enough for AYCE. I especially liked that they offer no-rice rolls. What I tried: ( = would order again) Yellowtail Tama (No Rice Roll) Salmon Tama (No Rice Roll) Sashimi Salad Seaweed Salad Shishito Peppers Organic Agedashi Tofu Takoyaki Crispy Squid Legs Fried Shumai Karaage Fried Chicken Dynamite Roll Yellowtail Collar Salmon Collar Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Unagi Yuzu Salmon Yuzu Tuna Smelt Egg Bay Scallop Seared Albacore Yellowtail Poke Sashimi - Salmon Carpaccio Poke Sashimi - Yellowtail Carpaccio Poke Sashimi - Albacore Carpaccio Banana Boat Plenty of parking, lots of tables on a weekday night, and the service was very attentive, the waiter helped us to customize the banana boat to what we wanted. I wish they can make the ordering sheet bigger, it was hard to read with the low light environment. I saw another couple changed seat to a brighter table.
delicious AYCE sushi. lots of tables and variety. my favorite is the seared shrimp, ponzu salmon, crispy salmon rice. 2nd time here and will be coming back!
4 months ago
I tried this new sushi place and really enjoyed it! The inside is super cute with a cozy Japanese vibe, beautiful lanterns, and nice decor. It feels very comfortable for eating with friends or a casual date. The server was so nice.The sushi rolls were fresh, colorful, and nicely presented. The sauce and toppings were really good, and everything tasted fresh. I also loved that they have Japanese drinks like Ramune. Overall, great atmosphere, good food, and a nice new spot to check out. I'll definitely come back again! read more
9 days ago
9 days ago
For sushi in El Monte, we were pleasantly surprised and happy to have another all-you-can-eat option closer to home. The place is actually very cute and clean too. Plenty of parking. No wait time, and we've been here twice already. Food comes out pretty quickly. The servers are kind and attentive. Our favorites include the spicy tuna crispy rice, seared nigiri, most of the rolls minus the fried ones, surprisingly a couple of the no-rice rolls, and the yellowtail carpaccio. When it comes to food quality, it does fall short compared to the established spots around the area. It is a new restaurant, so we are excited to see how they improve overtime. We do have a lot of items we enjoyed, so will likely be back when we have a craving but do not want to make a far drive. read more
3 months ago
Newly opened AYCE sushi spot in the 626. Came here for lunch for the AYCE sushi. Inside is super spacious and has cute Japanese cat details everywhere. Lots of options to choose from . They even have no rice rolls if you are watching carbs. They also offer spicy tuna crispy rice and spicy salmon crispy rice. Another standout beside that was the carpaccio. You can eat endless amounts. read more
Came to AYCE Mabu Sushi in El Monte with my brother to celebrate my cousin's birthday for a weekend dinner. Overall, I think this place has the potential to be a solid 5-star AYCE sushi spot, but there are a few things holding it back. Let's start with the positives. The premium fish selection was fantastic. We pretty much ordered everything included in the premium menu except for the gyudon bowl, and the quality of the fish was impressive for an AYCE restaurant. The nigiri selection was excellent, the carpaccio sashimi dishes were delicious, and some of the specialty nigiri really stood out. The peppered tuna, peppered salmon, and the yuzu tuna and salmon nigiri were all highlights of the meal. For appetizers, we ordered the spicy garlic edamame, fried oyster, agedashi tofu, popcorn scallops, broiled mussels, and takoyaki. The standout appetizers were definitely the spicy garlic edamame and the agedashi tofu. Both were packed with flavor and were dishes I'd happily order again. The fried oyster and popcorn scallops were decent, but the breading was a little too thick for my liking. The broiled mussels and popcorn scallops were also slightly overcooked, making them a bit chewy. One surprise favorite was the Salmon Pleasure specialty roll. It had a nice thin layer of rice, wasn't overloaded with sauces, and allowed the fish flavors to shine through. If you're dining here, I'd definitely recommend ordering that roll. Now for the areas that need improvement. The biggest issue was the sushi rice. The fish quality was there, but the rice consistently held the nigiri back. The rice was mushy, lacked texture, and was missing that subtle rice vinegar flavor that gives sushi rice its balance. On top of that, the fish-to-rice ratio felt heavier on the fish compared to most sushi spots. While some people might see that as a positive, the rice still needs to be able to support and complement the fish. The other issue was the amount of sauce used throughout the menu. Many of the rolls, especially in the no-rice section, were heavily dressed with sauces and mayo. Sometimes less is more, and I think the quality fish would stand out much better with a lighter hand. Another small complaint is that drinks come as canned sodas rather than fountain drinks. Not a deal breaker, but a fountain soda option would be a nice addition. Service was the highlight of the night. Our server, Leo, did an outstanding job. He consistently checked on us, made sure our orders were coming out smoothly, and always made sure we had everything we needed. Great service can make a huge difference in the dining experience, and Leo definitely elevated ours. The ambiance was modern and comfortable with soft music playing in the background, making it easy to enjoy conversation throughout dinner. Parking was also easy. There's a large free parking lot shared with neighboring businesses, and we had no trouble finding a spot. Overall, AYCE Mabu Sushi has all the ingredients to be one of the better AYCE sushi spots in the area. The fish quality is there, the service is excellent, and the menu has a lot of variety. If they can improve the sushi rice and ease up on some of the sauces, I'd happily come back and could easily see this becoming a 5-star experience. read more
This new AYCE sushi restaurant in El Monte is a welcome addition to the local dining scene. They offer two all-you-can-eat options: a Regular Menu and a Premium Menu. Even the Regular Menu includes a generous variety of choices, with plenty of items that aren't rice-heavy, making it easy to sample a wide range of dishes. The food was good, and the quality was right on point for the price. The fish tasted fresh, portions were reasonable, and overall the menu offered solid value. Service, however, still has a few kinks to work out. The biggest issue was timing. After placing an order, there was often a long wait before any food arrived. Once dishes started coming out, they arrived steadily, but the pattern repeated with each round. After submitting a second order, there would be another lengthy pause before service resumed. My recommendation is to place your next round as soon as the first dishes hit the table to avoid sitting idle waiting for food. The ordering process could also be clearer. For the Regular Menu, guests receive a checklist form and are told that everything on it is included. However, each item has a price listed next to it, which makes it somewhat confusing. To add to the confusion, not everything on the sheet is actually included in the AYCE price, drinks, for example, are listed but cost extra. As for the staff, experiences varied. One of the female servers came across as somewhat cold and disorganized, although a language barrier may have played a role. On the other hand, a younger gentleman working the floor was friendly, polite, and attentive, providing a much more welcoming experience. Overall, the food quality and value make this place worth a visit. With some improvements to service flow and menu clarity, it has the potential to become a popular AYCE sushi destination in the area. read more
I would give this place 3.5 stars! Tried their AYCE dinner for $36.99 which is similar pricing as their other competitors in the surrounding areas. They did have a variety of appetizers and their sushi quality was average in my opinion. The service was decent and the food came out relatively quickly. read more
Food was overall good and a decent selection for AYCE. My favs included the baked mussels, nigiri, no rice rolls, and carpaccio. I think a lot of their fried foods (tempura, popcorn scallop, fried oysters, and fried squid legs) had a thick batter which wasn't my favorite but every item came freshly cooked. Interior looked really nice with cute lanterns on the ceiling and neon lights on the walls. Service was quiet but attentive. Parking: free plaza lot read more
Tried the new AYCE spot Mabu Sushi & Ramen in El Monte and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety. Since there aren't many all you can eat sushi spots in the SGV, this was a nice addition to the area. Lunch starts at $30 and includes a large selection of sushi, appetizers, rolls, and ramen. We started with the sashimi salad, carpaccio, and tempura. The fish was fresh and generously portioned while the tempura was lightly fried and crispy. The nigiri had thick cuts of fish with a good rice to fish ratio. One of my favorite items was definitely the spicy tuna crispy rice -- flavorful with a nice kick and great texture from the crunchy rice. They also offer no rice roll options which was nice to see. The ramen was surprisingly solid too. The broth was rich, noodles were firm, and the bowls come in smaller portions so it's easy to try multiple items. The premium sushi boat was both aesthetic and delicious. Fish was buttery and melt in your mouth, and the fried shrimp head was chef's kiss. Overall a great option if you're craving AYCE sushi in the SGV area. read more
I've seen plenty of social media posts about this spot, so I had to come and try it for myself. I really enjoyed the ambiance, it's a big, open space, and there weren't that many people here on a Wednesday. We ended up getting the premium option, which basically gave each person one set of premium items plus AYCE from the regular menu. I thought the selection was good, and the sushi quality was definitely above average, especially compared to many other AYCE sushi spots I've been to. I'd rate the quality somewhere between a 4 and 4.5, which is really good for AYCE. Some notable items I really enjoyed were the mussels, fried oysters, and all the tuna and salmon sushi. All of the premium items were quite good, and the poke sashimi (carpaccio) were solid as well. The no-rice rolls (Sunrise & Anabolic roll) were light and refreshing. The special rolls were simple but good, though a bit heavy on rice, so you'll fill up quickly. I do like that many of the rolls come with only four pieces, that's a huge plus for AYCE, especially if you're dining with a smaller party. Overall, I'd definitely come back. I thought the price was reasonable for the quality, and having no wait is another big plus. Parking - Plenty as its in a huge lot that's almost never crowded. read more
There's premium sushi served on a sushi boat... at an all-you-can-eat spot?! Maybe this new sushi place in El Monte is about to make AYCE sushi go viral The premium sushi boat comes with soft shell crab, wagyu sushi, sweet shrimp, and more luxe picks. Price? $29.99 lunch special $36.99 premium (includes the sushi boat) And for the kids? Ending the meal with a banana boat dessert IG: socalhkfoodies read more
TD Cafe closed after about a year and has now been replaced by Mabu AYCE Sushi. AYCE Pricing: Lunch (Mon-Fri): $29.99 (Premium $45.99) Weekend & Dinner: $36.99 (Premium $48.99) I ordered from the regular AYCE menu. You can order from the list up to three rounds. I asked if there was a time limit, and the waiter said we could stay until closing. There's a wide variety of options, including salads, appetizers, sushi, poke sashimi, no-rice rolls, fried rolls, baked rolls, specialty rolls, classic rolls, as well as ramen and udon. I didn't have enough room to try the noodles or specialty rolls. Overall, the food was decent--fresh enough for AYCE. I especially liked that they offer no-rice rolls. What I tried: ( = would order again) Yellowtail Tama (No Rice Roll) Salmon Tama (No Rice Roll) Sashimi Salad Seaweed Salad Shishito Peppers Organic Agedashi Tofu Takoyaki Crispy Squid Legs Fried Shumai Karaage Fried Chicken Dynamite Roll Yellowtail Collar Salmon Collar Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Unagi Yuzu Salmon Yuzu Tuna Smelt Egg Bay Scallop Seared Albacore Yellowtail Poke Sashimi - Salmon Carpaccio Poke Sashimi - Yellowtail Carpaccio Poke Sashimi - Albacore Carpaccio Banana Boat Plenty of parking, lots of tables on a weekday night, and the service was very attentive, the waiter helped us to customize the banana boat to what we wanted. I wish they can make the ordering sheet bigger, it was hard to read with the low light environment. I saw another couple changed seat to a brighter table. read more
6 months ago
New AYCE sushi spot that took over TD Cafe in El Monte. Came when it was fairly new with a large party. So when we walked in, realized that the staff was pretty much the same people from TD Cafe, but everybody was super attentive and accommodating. There's definitely kinks that need to be worked out; however, overall it was not bad. The appetizers are fairly safe. We enjoyed the crispy rice, edamame, seaweed salad, tempura, and tofu. Ordered the collar on our second round, but even after reminding them, we never got the order. As for the fish, it's OK. The sashimi dishes were not great, but we liked the sushi - especially the yuzu salmon, bay scallop, and eel. Rolls were alright. I liked my Philadelphia roll the most, lol. We also tried the ramen, which came in a small bowl. It was not bad. We did like the banana boat ice cream! It came with two scoops and two cones as well as banana. For the price of $36-37, it's not bad. If they get busy, I can see them falling quite behind. Glad to try it one time, but don't know if I'd return. Bumped it up to 4 stars because of the service. read more
8 days ago
I think this place has run its course. I've come in at least once a month since opening, and though it started off not great it did improve and I was pretty satisfied with it (per my previous review). This most recent visit turned me off enough that I will not be coming back. First off, the sign they have posted outside of the business says $27.99, soft drink included. When we asked for a soft drink we were told that's only with dinner, which the sign does NOT say. The waiter, a young guy who has phenomenal customer service, said since we're regulars that he sees often he's happy to make an exception which was kind, but the sign shouldn't advertise something that's not true. We asked if they had salmon collar since so far they have been out of it every visit and the waiter checked with the kitchen then let us know they did have it this time. We placed our order and a different staff member brought us yellowtail collar. We said we asked for salmon, and he said they are out. We said the waited specifically said it was in today, and he said sorry we ran out. A few minutes later another staff member came out and said they were out of salmon skin and asked if we wanted to place a new order since several things we requested had salmon skin. We said no. Towards the end of the meal we asked if our salmon nigiri was coming out and the staff member said no because we had a few pieces of California roll left on our table and unless we finish it they won't bring anything else and they would charge us extra for being wasteful. I'd understand if it was several rolls, or even one whole roll, but for a few pieces of California roll that's ridiculous. Leaving 2 stars instead of 1 only because the young guy that works there is a really good server and I hope he finds work at a better establishment, but I won't be coming back to Mabu. And I don't think I'm alone here, because this visit was at lunchtime on a Friday and my table was the only people there. read more
This is a new ayce Japanese and ramen restaurant. It is located inside a strip mall, with parking easy to find. First, previously this location was an HK-style cafe, and the new place hasn't changed much. A couple of Japanese-style decorations were added. Second, the service at this place is very good. The servers and the owner were very attentive and polite. Third, the food was amazing. Although it is an Ayce, this place doesn't skimp on quality. The sashimi was fresh, and they took the time to put the nigiri into a wooden boat. I think this took the whole presentation to another level. Besides Ayce, the items can be ordered à la carte. I opted for the premium menu, and the additional premium sushi was amazing. I would love to come back to try its dinner. read more
4 months ago
Really cute spot! They have a huge menu of ayce sushi! I really like the premium boat and the presentation was super cute! The food was good! They were very quick about making sure we always had food on the table. The fish to rice ratio was good. I also liked that they have so many side dishes and half rolls so i could try more food. read more
1 month ago
Friendly server. Today's a super hot day. They turned down the AC temperature for customers. There is an extra service provided to customers in a such hot day! read more
New AYCE sushi in the neighborhood! The food is fresh, the service and fast and efficient. The environment of the restaurant is modern and cute. Place looks clean only had a few flys around due to the front door was open. They have plenty of choices for the regular Ayce which included no rice rolls and sashimi! read more
Came here for lunch with my godmother and my sister. I absolutely loved it. There's plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, very clean, and welcoming. I usually go to Aikan Sushi in Pasadena, but it's a mission to find parking there. The quality of the fish here is about the same as Aikan, but bigger pieces. I always order the carpaccio, right here it's nicely cut, versus at Aikan they cut tiny slivers of fish. I'm on a low carb diet and I love it that they have riceless rolls. So bomb! Their fried stuff was nicely portioned and much better quality than other spots. We ordered (that I recall): -Jalapeno shrimp (jumbo shrimp fried to perfection, just didn't see a single jalapeno) -fried oysters -fried scallops (tastes really fresh and aren't super tiny) -fried squid legs -spicy garlic edamame -all the carpaccio (yellowtail, spicy yellowtail, salmon, tuna) it's a must order for me -all the riceless rolls (absolutely delicious, a must order) -house salad (it had cucumbers in it, was also bitter, but the rest of the salad was fine) -cucumber salad (I don't know why but it was super bitter, I think it's the vinegar they used...it tasted like a refreshing bitter melon) I will not reorder this! -broiled mussels (cooked perfectly, most spots over cook them) -dragon roll (really good) -banana boat (for a sweet treats after everything) -sushi: yellowtail, eel, salmon, seared salmon. Spicy yellowtail, sweet shrimp. (Everything was really fresh and nice cuts of fish with less rice) Only few downfalls are the oddly bitter cucumbers, the waiters don't pickup the empty dishes, and don't come by to check on us often. We had to wait a good while to order some hot water and get someone's attention to get the check. I'll definitely be coming back with more of my friends. This is my to go to spot now for ayce sushi! read more
We tried this place during their soft opening, and wow, what a good experience with unbelievable quality for their all you can eat sushi! There is a lot of parking, the space is big inviting and very cute and clean. The servers extremely friendly and the sushi chefs were spot on hustling quick and delivered a great quality dish every single time. The premium sushi experience is definitely worth it come served on a wooden boat, the carpaccio's are so delicious and paired well with their toppings and sauces. But what really surprised us was the appetizers specifically the fried items, including the chicken and the fried dumplings tasty light fresh and delicious. 10 out of 10 will be back. Can't wait to try all the other items on the menu. read more
4 months ago
Decided to check out this new AYCE sushi spot today for a Monday lunch. The restaurant itself is spacious and very clean, and because it wasn't busy (only about 5 tables filled), we expected a pretty smooth experience. The food was good, and the standard menu items came out quickly. However, the service for the premium items needs work. We waited 25 minutes for just 9 pieces of premium sushi--which is crazy for an empty restaurant. When we kept following up, our waitress never gave us a heads-up or an apology. She just gave a clumsy explanation that the chef "has to cut the fish and stuff." They really should warn customers about premium wait times upfront, especially when the kitchen isn't slammed. Good potential here, but communication needs improvement. read more
15 days ago
Wanted to give Mabu AYCE Sushi in El Monte a fair chance since it's a newer spot. The interior is beautiful and surprisingly elegant for an AYCE sushi restaurant -- modern decor, spacious seating, and even a chandelier that give it a more upscale feel. Unfortunately, the food and service didn't match the atmosphere. I've been to several AYCE sushi spots, and this one was pretty mediocre overall. I upgraded to the premium option mainly for the toro and Hokkaido scallop, which actually ended up being the best items -- but they also took the longest to come out. The biggest issue was timing and organization. The restaurant was mostly empty on a Friday night, yet food took an extremely long time to arrive. I only ended up doing one round because of how slow everything was. One of my orders never came out at all, and staff kept asking whether I had received it while repeatedly checking with the sushi bar, but nothing ever arrived. Even the table next to us seemed frustrated since I overheard them mentioning items from their first round arriving way too late after they no longer wanted them. Dessert was also disappointing and looked nothing like the menu photo. On top of that, there were children behind the host counter loudly shouting while playing on an iPad for much of the evening, which made the environment feel less polished and relaxing. Really wanted to like this place because the space itself is gorgeous, but overall it just wasn't a great first impression. read more
5 months ago
This place is not good... We opted for the regular AYCE ($29.99). Unfortunately, it was really disappointing. - The rice was mushy. There's nothing worse than mushy sushi rice. - The fish didn't seem fresh. Some pieces felt slimy. Slimy fish with mushy rice... not a great combo. - Too much sauce! The dishes were drenched in sweet mayo and the thick sugary soy sauce. The very thin sashimi slices were swimming in big puddles of ponzu. Lol. - We also ordered the banana boat dessert because it looked great on the menu, but it looked completely different when it arrived. The banana was unripe. Hard and sour. - The only positive was the service. The staff was friendly and attentive. I don't think I'll be coming back. read more
17 days ago
5 months ago
Finally a legit all you can eat sushi spot that won't break the bank. This place didn't disappoint with so many items to enjoy from a variety of delicious appetizers, rolls, and fresh sushi. Lunch price is $29.99 and dinner is $36.99 (weekdays) or premium menu for $15 dollars more is so worth it. The premium sushi comes in the cute boat. The rice to fish ratio was good too! Spacious interior and friendly service. You must check them out. Even if you don't eat raw food there's plenty of cooked options. I was surprised their ramen was yummy too. Al la carte is also available. read more
4 months ago
I was really disappointed with my experience at Mabu Sushi. The service was slow, and it took a long time for our food to arrive even though the restaurant was not very busy. Some of the sushi rolls looked rushed and didn't taste as fresh as expected. The rice was too dry, and a few pieces fell apart easily. The staff seemed inattentive, and it was difficult to ask questions about the menu. For the price, I expected much better quality and customer service. The restaurant itself was also louder and less clean than I anticipated. Overall, the experience did not match the good reviews I had heard before. Unfortunately, I don't think I would return. read more
This is a rather new AYCE sushi and Japanese food place in El Monte, much in the vein of Aikan Sushi and Ramen in Pasadena. For $40.00 you can get your fill of subpar food and then be incredibly sick by the time you get home. The few times I drove by in the last few weeks, I knew something must be off, since the place is always dead empty. Still, figured I had to try it. Big mistake. The place had two servers, one Asian and one non-Asian. The Asian woman spoke English, while the other woman seemed to not comprehend the simplest of questions. They have no beer or sake or any liquor of any kind, despite neon signs on the wall of sake and soju. Maybe they're working on their license. Who knows? What I do know is after tasting a couple of items, I surrendered to considering my 40 bucks lost in order to save my health. Literally the best dish was the cucumber salad, which is sad for a place that has sushi, ramen, and cooked Japanese food. Also decent were most of the fried shumai, although in the first order one of them was bizarrely freezing cold despite all the others being hot. How does that happen? The second order had gristly meat in a few of them, which we had to spit out. None of the meat on most of the dishes is either high quality or properly trimmed for fat. The spicy tuna on crispy rice was also decent. The deep fried gyoza (which we all know are better pan fried) were okay, but once again would be better if pan fried. Unmemorable but not horrible were the agedashi tofu and popcorn scallops, though all the fried foods had a horribly bland batter on them. The worst was the tempura. The shrimp are extremely small for tempura, the vegetables were way underdone, and the batter has a flavorless taste that makes it so you only taste the oil. The fried chicken wing was gross. The meat in most chicken we ordered was alarmingly pink, although I think it was cooked. Maybe not enough, but for the most part cooked. The chicken teriyaki was also like this and because they only have dark meat, it was so insanely rubbery in texture that I couldn't eat more than a couple small bites. The karaage suffers from the same problems: rubbery, pink dark meat and with the extra addition of the fact the chunks of chicken are the size of your fist. Not a pleasurable eat. The beef teriyaki was low quality beef and was soooooo fatty and tough to chew. It was very unpleasant to eat. With the noodles, the udon proved to be more tolerable, if still unmemorable. The ramen was a disaster. It tasted like the chef had the top of the sesame oil bottle accidentally fall off while trying to add a dash on top of the broth, cause it was hold-your-nose pungent from the gross over-saturation of sesame oil. I always drink my ramen broth, but one minor sip for each of us and no one wanted it. Finally, you can get a banana boat, which is one scoop of ice cream (vanilla or green tea) surrounded by a banana cut in half and a cone. It's fine but sort of funny as they have huge posters of a traditional three scoop banana split as the desert. Doesn't matter. Got sick. The food was terrible. Service was awful. Never going back. I can't even imagine how sick you will get if you eat the sushi, considering the quality of the food we had that was cooked, though if you read other reviews you will find plenty where people talk about getting very ill. Stay away! read more
2 months ago
I love sushi so I have to try these new restaurants and yes I came across this restaurant. I'm glad I came here. The lunch special was $27.99 per person and I would say it's pretty affordable. The environment was very clean and comfortable. Their sushi was fresh and their rolls were delicious. Customer service was great as well. I would come back here. read more
21 days ago
5 months ago
Came here around 2:40 PM and was happy they still had the lunch special available. The service was excellent. I got full in under an hour after just two rounds, which is a big plus for AYCE sushi. Some AYCE places bring food out slowly and make you worry about the 2-hour limit, but that was not the case here at all. The fish tasted fresh, and I had no complaints about the food. I especially liked that they offer poke sashimi, which is not something I usually see at AYCE sushi spots. My only suggestion is that the rice on the sushi could be a little smaller, but overall I had a very satisfying experience and would definitely come back. read more
26 days ago
Service was quick. Sushi tastes fresh, Salmon & Yellowtail Kama (collar) is limited to 1 each per table regardless of 3 or 4 people per table. So, that's a bummer. Other than that, everything is great: During the promotion price was $ 27.99 for lunch and drinks are included (1 can soda/ person or hot tea) read more
24 days ago
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